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The Art of Burning Heather: A Novel

The Art of Burning Heather: A Novel follows floral designer Deli MacDonald as heartbreak sends her to the Scottish Highlands, where old family rifts and a possible romance come to the surface. This Kindle edition combines a multigenerational family story with humor, grief, and a 485-page print-length listing.

At a glance

Deli escapes to her estranged aunt’s cottage in the Scottish Highlands after heartbreak and abandonment.
A reunion with her mother and grandmother draws three generations into confronting longstanding grief, secrets, and patterns in their relationships.
The story combines romantic elements and village characters with family drama, humor, and floral imagery.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The central family conflict spans three generations, offering more than a single romance arc.
The Highland village setting and flowers are woven into the story’s emotional and romantic threads.
Kindle accessibility and reading tools listed include screen-reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Montlake
Publication date	December 9, 2025
Language	English
Print length	485 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662527838

Kindle edition
File size	5.3 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking an emotionally focused family novel with romance and humor.
Readers drawn to Scottish Highland settings, family secrets, and stories about relationships across generations.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a fast-paced thriller or a story without family grief and relationship conflict.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 2,597 ratings

5 stars53%53%
4 stars30%30%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the novel as absorbing and emotionally heartfelt, with readers highlighting its storytelling, character development, romance, humor, and descriptions of Scotland, one also points to the use of flowers and their meanings. These reported strengths suit readers interested in a character-led Highland family story, though ratings alone cannot establish how every reader will respond. The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,597 global ratings.

Positive themes

Readers highlight the heartfelt emotional arc and engaging storytelling.
Feedback praises the characters, romantic elements, humor, and descriptions of Scotland.
One customer notes that flowers and their meanings are integrated into the story.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

Floral designer Deli MacDonald goes to her estranged aunt’s Scottish Highlands cottage after personal heartbreak. Her arrival reopens a family rift, and the arrival of her mother and grandmother brings old pain into focus.

Does the book include a romance?

Yes. The listing describes Deli becoming drawn to pub owner Lachlan Scott, whose past crossed hers in the Highlands.

What Kindle features are listed?

The edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.